literary critic
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He was a high-minded historian and literary critic who nevertheless loved writing about rugby and cricket.
From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026
As a literary critic, Li argued that China must cultivate confidence in its culture to prevent society from falling into disorder.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026
“Translations of Korean literature have long suffered from many obstacles, with more ‘pure’ translations failing to find success,” Jeong, the literary critic, said.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2024
Among the interested parties was John Freeman, the writer, literary critic and executive editor at Knopf, who was teaching in Paris that summer and planning to fly to Sarajevo for a book festival.
From New York Times • Apr. 29, 2024
She was brilliant, had been an avid reader her whole life, and she was a terrific literary critic, editor, and proofreader.
From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman
